WHAT IS THE PEER MENTOR PROGRAM?

WHAT EXACTLY DO PEER MENTORS DO?

Peer Mentors maintain contact with their mentees throughout the year. Mentors will offer information, advise and support around academic issues, extracurricular activities, social adjustment, and how to access resources at the high school. The nature of the contacts and relationships outside of the scheduled meeting times will vary depending on the needs of the mentees . Some mentors provide tutoring, others interact around shared interests and activities, and some may talk during free periods or by phone, email, text or Facebook.

HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED AND WHAT IS EXPECTED?

Peer Mentors make a commitment to attend one monthly meeting throughout the first semester and several in-school mentor-mentee gatherings. Mentors are also expected to have weekly contact with their mentees. Students must feel certain they can honor this commitment before they apply to become a mentor. It is crucial for the sake of your mentee(s) and the program that you are able to make a full commitment.

Mentor(s) commitment includes: Regular contact with all assigned mentees, preparation and planning for all meetings/trainings, planning for "Step-Over Day" and "Connections Day", ongoing consultation with mentors regarding mentee issues. Total hours per year: 100+. 

The Peer Mentor Program is run by Mrs. Sullivan, our School Adjustment Counselor, Ms. Mast, one of our guidance counselors and Barb Wolfson, our Academic Center Director . You can talk with either of them, or e-mail them by clicking on their names above. Mrs. Sullivan and Ms. Mast can also be reached in the Guidance Office at 508-358-3706, and Ms. Wolfson can ber reached in the Academic Center at 508-358-4823. They are eager to talk with you about this terrific program!